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Whether you've dabbled in drawing in 3D or are interested in learning the basics of design, SketchUp For Dummies makes it fast and easy to learn the ropes of a powerful, user-friendly tool to bring your design ideas to life. From creating a basic 3D model to showing off your work via 3D print...

You will learn how to drag and drop cabinets that are different sizes, selecting the door style and finishes, and how to create new components in blink of an eye. You will also learn other topics as how to create your own parametric components capable to change size, material and dimensions or...

After a SketchUp refresher, this user-friendly handbook covers component-based modeling for assembly, scheduling, collaborative design, and modeling with a BIM approach. It demonstrates the use of plugins for 3D modeling, fabrication, data integration, and analysis (energy efficiency, etc.), as...

This book contains step-by-step projects that show how to design and print dozens of different models you can then create in any 3D printer. The fun design projects demonstrate tools, techniques, and essential plugins that every 3D print modeler needs to know about. Start with a basic name plate,...

This textbook contains step-by-step projects that show how to create stunning interior spaces in SketchUp. Starting with modeling an empty room, you'll learn how to find and modify furniture models, model furniture and accessories from scratch, work with colors and materials, present...

This two-book set will take you from start to finish with SketchUp 2015. Detailed, step-by-step exercises will guide you every step of the way, from creating a simple house to understanding groups and components, modeling with digital photos, placing models in Google Earth, searching and uploading...

For SketchUp 2015 Pro users: your comprehensive guide to LayOut! This book will take you from start to finish with LayOut 2015. Detailed, practical, step-by-step exercises will guide you every step of the way, from exporting your SketchUp model into a presentation, to working with scenes, layers...

Designed for use in classroom setting, this book is based on the exercises in our pro-level SketchUp books. In addition to numerous illustrated, hands-on exercises, there are also over 50 independent projects to be used as classwork or homework assignments.

The tutorials will introduce you to using SketchUp to create 3D models for interior design. Several pieces of furniture are modeled. The process is broken down into the fundamental concepts of 2D line work, 3D extraction, applying materials and printing. A real-world project is provided to explore...

Filled with tutorials, this book focuses on the start and completion of projects that include rich detail and expression. How to approach modeling site plans, buildings and site elements: from modeling each of these exterior environment elements to piecing them together to generate a singular and...

This book aims to provide a high quality learning experience and it can be used with other versions like SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8, Trimble's SketchUp Pro 2013, and SketchUp Make. All the described procedures are illustrated. At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the main topics...

SketchUp is a fantastic design tool for woodworkers. It can save you time, materials and money by letting you test your designs before you even make your first cut. But, as with any computer software, there is a learning curve. This comprehensive guide provides you with the specific advice that you...

Turning beginner SketchUp users into Pro SketchUp Interior Designers.
This book shows Interior Designers how to organise their models with Layers, Styles and Scenes.
Then the book shows how to use Twilight Render to create photorealistic images of their designs ready to use in their portfolio...

A practical introduction for interior designers and students. Covers the basics of creating 3D models before showing how to create space plans, model furniture, cabinetry, and accessories, experiment with colors and materials, incorporate manufacturers' models into project plans, and create...

Starting with an overview of 3D printing technologies, you will learn how to design SketchUp models for 3D printing, set up a template for 3D printing, explore the specific requirements for a 3D printable model, and look at the essential SketchUp extensions for 3D printing. You will start by...

Describes best practices for creating LayOut documents from SketchUp models. Matt shows his 5-point method for preparing models for layout, and goes on to showcase real-world examples and advanced techniques.

From preliminary schematics to construction documentation and everything in between, the book sketches out a workflow that is flexible enough to use from start to finish. You'll discover helpful techniques, smart tips, and best practices that will make your design process easier, as well as...

Expert SketchUp instructor Mike Tadros shows you his techniques for using SketchUp in a professional, production-oriented environment, allowing you to finish drawings faster and get better results, whether you work alone or in a multiperson studio. Starting with customizing SketchUp preferences for...

Remodeling with SketchUp; Measure and Draw Your Existing Space, is the first installment of a series of eBooks designed to get you up and running with the design of your next project using SketchUp, the world's most popular 3D Computer Modeling software. SketchUp is easy to learn, easy to use...

Produce fully-fledged construction files from 3D model-centred information. Create wire-frames of your model that describe the "CAD" detail. Learn how to make this information appear in plan, section and elevation scenes. Then use this information in LayOut to create top quality...

“Building Blocks of SketchUp” is the best way to learn the basics of 3D Modeling with SketchUp. With 260 pages of illustrated text, with 50 embedded video lessons this enhanced PDF format book will get you started, whether you are a teacher of elementary school students, an AutoCAD veteran...

This new edition of "Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp" is a digital publication in enhanced PDF format includes all new images and embedded video content. The text has been revised and expanded with streamlined techniques and new content on building models from photos, using the Solid...

"SketchUp For Kitchen Design" is published in enhanced PDF format with 49 video lessons embedded in the 195 pages of text. It is designed to teach the basics of 3D modeling by working through a typical kitchen project. After making a model of the room readers learn how to create models of...

The book takes a clear, step-by-step approach to building a complete game level using SketchUp with many props and textures. This book is designed for anyone who wants to create entire 3D worlds in freely available game engines such as Unity 3D, CryEngine, Ogre, Panda3D, Unreal Engine, and Blender...

Beginning with a quick start tutorial which will get you up and running with SketchUp 2014 quickly, you will move on to learning the key skills you will need to wow your clients with stunning visualizations through a series practical steps, tips and tricks.